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Special Events

Opening Night Reception

Sunday, March 30, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m., San Diego Convention Center Mezzanine Terrace

Find your old friends and meet some new ones at for our opening networking event! Please join your colleagues for fun, food and networking by the San Diego Bay.

 Cruisin' with Ketchum
Spirit of San Diego Dinner and Bay Cruise

Hosted by the AFP San Diego Chapter

Monday, March 31, 2007 

Boarding Time and Dinner: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

San Diego Bay Excursion:  8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Location: San Diego Harbor Excursion Spirit of San Diego at the Fifth Avenue Landing, Bayside of the San Diego Convention Center

 

The San Diego Chapter of AFP has a spectacular evening of fun and entertainment planned at this signature event – an outstanding opportunity for networking, making new friends and learning more about San Diego.  Begin your evening by boarding the beautiful Spirit of San Diego yacht, just a few steps from the San Diego Convention Center.  On board, you will be greeted with champagne, music and a warm welcome from AFP San Diego Chapter hosts, Ketchum and other event sponsors.  As you dine from the dinner buffet on the deck, you will enjoy the views of the bay that include the Coronado Bridge, North Island and the Midway and the downtown skyline of San Diego.   Bay breezes can be cool, so don't forget to bring a jacket, sweater or wrap to enjoy this cruise to the fullest!

 

Tickets are $65 and proceeds from this event will support scholarships and educational programs of the San Diego Chapter of AFP.  Welcome Aboard!

 AFP Awards for Philanthropy Banquet

Sponsored by Bentz Whaley Flessner
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina

This annual event celebrates outstanding efforts in philanthropy by individuals, foundations, and corporations, recognizing the work of philanthropists, volunteers and development professionals. This banquet is a ticketed event, and is not included in your registration. Tickets are $75, and can be purchased with your registration or on-site as long as seats are available.  Tickets to the AFP Awards for Philanthropy Banquet include the Rick Springfield concert.

 

 Rick Springfield Concert

Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 8:45 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina

Rick Springfield is a multitalented performer with Top 10 hits including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” and “Affair of the Heart.” He has sold over 19,000,000 records and had 17 Top 40 Hits. For the first time ever, AFP is opening up the AFP Awards for Philanthropy Banquet entertainment to all attendees. If you are unable to attend the Awards Banquet, but would still like to see Rick Springfield, you can purchase concert only tickets for $25. For more information about Rick Springfield, click here.

To see Rick Springfield perform two of his biggest hits, click here and here.